Technical Consulting Director, EHS and Air Compliance and Management Systems

Ready to Lead the Future of EHS and Sustainability?

If you’re an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional looking to step into a leadership role that shapes global sustainability strategies, this is your opportunity. At ERM, we don’t just consult—we partner with the world’s leading organizations to create innovative solutions that drive compliance, reduce risk, and operationalize ESG goals. Join us and make an impact that matters.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental, health, safety, and social performance are no longer optional—they’re business-critical. As the world’s leading provider of EHS, risk, and ESG consulting services, ERM helps organizations deliver sustainable, safe, and compliant performance across all operations. This role is pivotal in advancing our mission and influencing how global companies achieve their sustainability objectives.

What Your Impact Is

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, you will lead as Technical Consulting Director, EHS and Air Compliance and Management Systems, developing compliance, assurance, and management systems for top-tier clients across diverse industries. You’ll drive innovative solutions at the intersection of compliance and sustainability, mentor the next generation of technical leaders, and strengthen ERM’s reputation for delivering world-class EHS and ESG solutions.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, safety, environmental management, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 8–12+ years (15+ preferred) of progressive EHS experience, including team leadership.
• Deep knowledge of environmental regulations and proven success in compliance strategy, permitting, and management systems.
• Expertise in operationalizing sustainability goals through EHS programs.
• Strong client relationship skills and ability to co-create innovative solutions.

Preferred

• Existing network and relationships with EHS leaders in corporate environments.
• Experience integrating ESG drivers into compliance frameworks and audits.
• Track record of delivering measurable performance improvements in EHS programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong industry relationships while delivering exceptional client value.
• Develop and deploy EHS compliance solutions and management systems.
• Oversee air, water, and solid waste permitting, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Design and lead EHS audit programs.
• Integrate ESG principles into EHS management systems and compliance strategies.
• Mentor and guide a high-performing team of consultants, fostering technical excellence.

Your leadership will help shape safer, more sustainable operations for generations to come.

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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